Ellen “Lyvonne” Ryckman, 79, of Punta Gorda passed away May 16, 2022. Lyvonne was born August 26, 1942 in Buffalo, NY. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry, of 59 years; her sister, Karen (Roger) Carlson; and brother, Ken Markell.
She attended Olean Business Institute and worked for the NYS Dept. of Labor. Lyvonne was an accomplished seamstress, at one point sewing all her own clothes and her daughter-in-law’s wedding dress. She enjoyed shopping and joking with her best friend and partner in crime, Linda Johnson.
Lyvonne is survived by two sons, Gary (Susan) Ryckman of Corfu, NY and Steve (Traces) Ryckman of Reynoldsville, PA; six grandchildren, Garrett (Stacie), Jessica (Noah), Conner, Kylie, Lizatia, and Olivia.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 10 am – 12 pm with a memorial service and a luncheon to follow at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home; 635 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Lyvonne’s name to First Christian Church of Punta Gorda, FL would be appreciated.